Preschools in Long Beach
11 preschools near Long Beach, CA, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Montessori Children's House
A Montessori preschool located in the Los Altos area of east Long Beach.
Marina Montessori School
A Montessori school on Ximeno Avenue in east Long Beach.
Montessori on Elm
A Montessori preschool on Elm Avenue in downtown Long Beach.
Play Pen Montessori and Daycare
A Montessori preschool and daycare on Clark Avenue near Long Beach City College.
Maple Village Waldorf School
A Waldorf-based school on East 6th Street in the Belmont Heights area of Long Beach.
Little Owl School
A Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool on Linden Avenue in the Bixby Knolls neighborhood.
Nature's Edge Child Development Center
A play-based, Reggio-inspired child development center on East 7th Street in the Rose Park area of Long Beach.
Parkcrest Preschool
A church-affiliated preschool on Parkcrest Street in the Carson Park area of Long Beach.
Los Altos United Methodist Preschool
A church-affiliated preschool on East Willow Street in the Los Altos neighborhood of Long Beach.
Belmont Shore Children's Center
A preschool on South Termino Avenue in the Belmont Shore area of Long Beach.
Bethany Lutheran Preschool
A church-affiliated preschool on Arbor Road in the Lakewood Village area of Long Beach.
Preschool approaches in Long Beach
The programs listed here include Montessori, progressive, Reggio Emilia and play-based. New to the differences? Compare Montessori vs. play-based, read what children learn in preschool, or browse all our guides.
Montessori preschools in Long Beach
4 of the programs listed above are Montessori preschools — child-led, mixed-age classrooms with hands-on materials and long, focused work periods. New to the method? Read what Montessori is, compare Montessori vs. play-based, and see how much Montessori costs.
How much does preschool cost in Long Beach?
Preschool tuition in Long Beach depends on the program, the schedule (half-day vs. full-day), and the approach — Montessori and full-day private programs usually cost more than part-time or co-op options. Where a school publishes pricing it's shown on its listing above; otherwise ask the school for a current quote. Our guide on how much preschool costs shows how to compare the real price, and how to afford preschool covers subsidies, TK, and Head Start that can lower it.
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Frequently asked questions
What preschool approaches are available in Long Beach?
First Cubby lists Montessori, progressive, Reggio Emilia and play-based programs in Long Beach, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Long Beach?
Preschool tuition in Long Beach varies widely by program, schedule (half- vs. full-day), and approach — Montessori and full-day private programs typically cost more. Pricing is shown on a listing where the school publishes it; otherwise contact the school. Our guide on how much preschool costs explains how to compare the real price, and how to afford preschool covers subsidies and free options.
Are there Montessori preschools in Long Beach?
Yes — 4 Montessori programs are listed in Long Beach above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Long Beach private?
Most standalone preschools in Long Beach are private (tuition-based). Free and lower-cost options can exist too — Transitional Kindergarten, state pre-K, and Head Start — which our guides on preschool cost and how to afford preschool explain.
How do I choose a preschool in Long Beach?
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